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Mike Sullivan Announces Candidacy for Reno County Commission District 1

Monday, June 1

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Mike Sullivan of Hutchinson announced Monday his candidacy for the Reno County Commission District 1 seat to succeed Randy Parks. “I admire Randy and his common sense conservative approach to issues before the commission” Sullivan said. “I strongly believe he... Read More.

BigXthaPlug Brings Genre-Bending Texas Sound to the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, June 1

Rising hip-hop star and country crossover artist to perform in Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — BigXthaPlug, the rising star out of Dallas, Texas, is coming to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. He will take the stage at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in... Read More.

Three Decades of Service: Alternacare Continues Investing in Community Health and Local Care

Friday, May 29

GREAT BEND, KS — A local healthcare business with deep roots in Central Kansas recently celebrated a major milestone as Alternacare Home Health Services marked 30 years of serving the region with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and community celebration on Friday, May 29,... Read More.

Allen STEM Magnet Students Win Middle School Wind Turbine Design Competition in 2026 World KidWind Challenge

Friday, May 29

(MADISON, Wisc.) May 28, 2026 — The “Mavericks”, a team of 6th Graders from Allen STEM Magnet School, received top-honors in the 2026 International KidWind Challenge, which took place in Madison, Wisc., May 17 through May 20. The “Mavericks” were one of four... Read More.

KDHE Awards Nearly $80M to Strengthen Rural Health Care Across Kansas Through the Kansas RHTP

Friday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion/Transformative Capital Investment Program (REH/CAP) grants through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In total, $79.1 million... Read More.

Help Beat The Heat With The Salvation Army and Westlake Ace Hardware

Friday, May 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Exciting news! Westlake Ace Hardware is back with its annual Fan Drive, supporting The Salvation Army. While stocking up on hardware supplies this spring, you can donate by rounding up your purchase at the register. Every single penny given goes directly... Read More.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Invests in Great Bend’s Future Through Renovation and Hospitality Excellence

Thursday, May 28

GREAT BEND, KS — Continued investment in local hospitality and visitor experiences is helping strengthen Great Bend’s momentum as a regional destination, and one longtime local business is marking a major milestone along the way. The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce recently joined Holiday Inn Express &... Read More.

Lyons Mayor Presents Community Impact awards

Thursday, May 28

At Monday's Lyons City Council meeting a number of Community Impact Awards were presented by Mayor Alicia Hommon, the first of what she would like to present on a regular basis. A Capital Improvement Award was presented to Briseno Construction for work on their laundromat,... Read More.

Identifications Co. Expands Downtown Presence with New Barton Cougar Corner

Thursday, May 28

GREAT BEND, KS — A longtime local business is continuing to invest in downtown Great Bend while strengthening community partnerships through the launch of the new Barton Cougar Corner inside Identifications Co.’s downtown retail location. Identifications Co. celebrated the opening with a community ribbon cutting hosted... Read More.

Cosmosphere to Host Watch Party for the Artemis III Crew Announcement

Thursday, May 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere has announced their next watch party regarding the Artemis program. With the upcoming Artemis III mission launch in 2027, NASA has planned an Artemis III Crew Announcement and the Cosmosphere is excited to host a watch party to stay... Read More.

Rain Washes Out Kansas State Fairgrounds Races Again

Thursday, May 28

For the second weekend in a row, races at the Kansas State Fairgrounds track have been canceled because of rain. “With the recent massive rainfall over the last 24 hours, and more rain expected today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday), the American Sprint Car Series and... Read More.

Torrential Weather Postpones ASCS Stop at Salt City Speedway

Thursday, May 28

HUTCHINSON, KS (May 28, 2026) — With heavy rainfall drenching the grounds at Salt City Speedway throughout the week, in addition to more rain expected today and tomorrow, American Sprint Car Series and track officials have decided to postpone Saturday’s clash between the National Tour and ASCS... Read More.